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When to Plant Habanero Pepper in Axson, Georgia (31624)

Location

Axson, Georgia

ZIP Code

31624

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, November 28, 2025
Transplant Outdoors Friday, March 6, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Habanero Pepper seeds indoors 12 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Capsicum chinense
Days to Maturity 100 days
Mature Height 24-36"
Spread 18"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Small (1-2 inches)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Moderate

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Spacing

18" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 10-21 days

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Growing Habanero Pepper in Zone 9a

Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a popular garden vegetable. In Axson, Georgia, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, November 28, 2025.

Your average last frost date is Friday, February 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Habanero Pepper seedlings outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.